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South Florida veteran claims Miami Police officers roughed him up during arrest

MIAMI (WSVN) - A South Florida veteran is seeking legal action after he said he was roughed up by City of Miami Police officers during an arrest.

Oscar Julien-Riou, a 63-year-old U.S. Army veteran, retired nurse and Veterans Administration Hospital volunteer, said the incident took place at Alonzo Kelly Park, along Northwest 67th Street and 14th Avenue, on Dec. 10, in Miami.

“My rights got violated, my dignity got violated, and then I was just humiliated,” said Julien-Riou.

Julien-Riou said he was sitting alone in the dark with his camera rolling.

“Basically, I was out there recording, planning my next move in life,” said Julien-Riou.

“I got to do the ministry of the Lord,” Julien-Riou could be heard saying in the video. “I’ve been living and building and living for others. Now, it’s time to live for you, Lord.”

Julien-Riou said it was just after 7 p.m. when he spotted Miami Police officers in the area.

“Miami PD on the spot, on the job, doing what they are supposed to do,” Julien-Riou could be heard saying in the video.

An officer could then be seen in the video approaching Julien-Riou.

“You know the park is closed at this time, right?” the officer could be heard saying in the video.

“Oh, no. No. OK,” Julien-Riou said in response.

There were no signs at the park indicating a closing time, but Julien-Riou still agreed to leave.

“I live right over here, OK. I’ll close out,” Julien-Riou said in the video.